We are back with our 5th season of reasoning, storytelling, critical thinking, in-depth analysis, and all-around op-eding on the things that affect the Brooklyn Community and beyond. In our first episode, we discuss American violence, music, and our very first fundraiser on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Learn more about our Fundraising Fete: http://bklyncombine.com/fete Combine Approved Africa Travel groups: 1. Cape Verde - Avontade Tours https://avontade-tours.com/ 2. Kenya/Tanzania/South Africa - Away to Africa https://www.awaytoafrica.com/ Music: 1. Fly Metaphysics by Rahiem Supreme (The Pretty Prada Papi EP) 2. Roaches Don't Fly by Armand Hammer & The Alchemist 3. Evil Eye by MIKE 4. Eye to Eye by Lute ft. Cozz

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This week we get the lowdown on life as a digital nomad. World travel from a man in his late 20s can be interesting, especially considering dating, food culture, local customs, and getting around to name a few. Join us as Jazz shares his tales from abroad. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala 2. Back It Up by Nameless and Wahu 3. Mau Mau by Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire ft. Maffew Ragazino 4. Rich Flex by Drake & 21 Savage

The Bklyn Combine ends our East Africa series with part 2 of our discussion with the charismatic, Mr. Lee, an 82 year old, legend in Lamu, Kenya. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Robert Glasper, feat. Lalah Hathaway 2. Try A Little Tenderness by Otis Redding 3. F by Raheim Supreme

This week The Bklyn Combine continues with the final installment in our East Africa series. Meet Mr. Lee, a legend in his own right and a humble, yet larger-than-life figure. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice while occassionally breaking out in song. We couldn't get enough of Brother Lee's life stories and the live serenades were the best! We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. 1. I Apologise by Billy Eckstine 2. Sometimes I'm Happy (Sometimes I'm Blue) by Nat King Cole 3. Four [The First Recording] by Miles Davis

Are you a music lover? So is your family at the Bklyn Combine, and this week we build with two of our favorite DJ's/music men. We call them "music men" because they are both multi-faceted and music aficionados in their own right. This week we went into the crates with Asen James of FON Soundsystem and Dave Andrew of Ode To Vinyl (OTV). They spoke to Ken about their preference for vinyl and they shared insight about everything from Jazz to Hip Hop and what made them love the art form. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://www.fonsoundsystem.com http://www.instagram.com/aaliance http://www.instagram.com/odetovinyl http://www.instagram.com/ask4dave Music: 1. The Creator Has A Master Plan by Pharaoh Sanders 2. Re Fingered With Love by Ge-ology 3. Keys by Elijah feat. D.A.P. 4. Sounds From The Combine by Dapshido

Continuing with last week's theme, The Bklyn Combine brings you an intimate conversation with a young Maasai man who became our first honorary Tanzanian Combine member. Phill and Chaba sat down with Leepa "Simon" Lenguka and they chatted on a ferry ride from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. And what better way to pass the time than to chat with a new friend? We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. www.lengukastravel.com Maasi Self-Instruction Manual chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.livelingua.com/peace-corps/Maasai/Maa%20manual.pdf Music: 1. Maasai Music, Embrukoi 2. Yope Remix by Innoss'B feat. Diamond Platnumz 3. Traditional Maasai music 4. Rhythmic Maasai Deep Humming

Join the Bklyn Combine on a journey to the continent of Africa on Ken's 50th birthday. This episode was pre-recorded in July of this year when a few of the Combine members went to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa to explore and experience just some of the wonders of this vast continent. For Ken it was his first time and the squad had some interesting stories to share. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://awaytoafrica.com Music: 1. Healer Ntliziyo Yam (feat. Russell Zuma) by Gaba Cannal & George Lesley 2. Tanzania (feat. Sino Solo & BoiBizza)by Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo 3. Kethiwe (feat. Sino Msolo) [Edit] by Shimza & Darque

On the premiere episode of our latest season of the Bklyn Combine podcast we build with a true lyricist and all-around thinker. He goes by the name of ANKHLEJOHN and aims to become a household name. Think of him as your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. The DC native also blessed the stage at Combine Day as our headline performer at Restoration Plaza in Bed Stuy! We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://lordy.bandcamp.com Music: 1. ,Gold and Relics / Fathers Day, ANKHLEJOHN 2. As A Man Thinketh, ANKHLEJOHN Feat. Reign Supreme 3. I Had A Dream, Rahiem Supreme Feat. ANKHLEJOHN 4. The Sunrise, ANKHLEJOHN

This week some of the older members of the Combine sat down with some of the younger members and discussed a few current topics from Kevin Samuels to the Supreme Court. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Rest In Power Netic: https://youtu.be/BU_PMct6eaU Music: 1. Wait For U (ft. Drake, Tems), Future 2. Rebel, Game Rebellion 3. Mr. Nigga, Mos Def 4. It's All Great, Homeboy Sandman

Women's History Month is almost over but your Bklyn Combine brothers had an opportunity to discuss the impact of strong women in our lives along with other current issues in the news like, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, COVID and Deltacron, and all around mental health. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2022/03/19/i-dont-need-white-womens-allyship-a-conversation-with-raven-rodriguez-about-liberation/ Music: 1. Control, Janet Jackson 2. BAM BAM, Sister Nancy 3. Moody, ESG